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Rosasite and Chondrodite Physical Properties


Chondrodite and Rosasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Effervesces in cold   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4-4.2   
3.10-3.20   

Fracture
Splintery   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}   
Poor to good on (001)   

Mohs Hardness
4   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Rosasite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite and Chondrodite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Rosasite and Chondrodite chemical formula.

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Rosasite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rosasite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rosasite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rosasite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.

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